What do the volunteers do? RSVP staff place volunteers in many agencies throughout the community in areas such as health and nutrition, education, economic development, criminal justice/public safety, environmental issues, frail elderly programs and infant and youth programs. Some of the opportunities available in Steuben County are:
~ Deliver meals to elderly, homebound individuals
~ Provide entertainment or take the time to play cards or other games with nursing home residents.
~ Become a companion to a person who is receiving mental health treatment. Volunteers become positive role models, help raise self-esteem, increase social and communication skills, and encourage independence.
~ Sing, dance and perform for local nursing homes, schools, hospitals, etc.
~ Help local agencies with administrative work – working on computers, filing, answering phones, etc.
~ Transport seniors to doctor appointments.
~ Help to put together planes and, while you are at it, earn enough hours to fly in one.
~ Become a blood bank worker, disaster assistance volunteer, donor caller or First Aid/CPR Instructor.
~ Become a short term volunteer assisting at special events in the community.
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